Environmental projects undertaken by Irish churches
Eco–Congregation Ireland’s summer newsletter is now available, highlighting examples of environmental projects undertaken by churches across the island of Ireland.
This covers a new blog by the Revd Richard Beadle (Manorhamilton) – Fields of Treasure – and Ecological Notes by the Revd Trevor Sargent (Waterford).
Eco-Congregation Ireland will be holding an online conference on Saturday, 3rd October 2020, to celebrate the Season of Creation! The theme is Planetary Emergency: How to Have Hope. More details and booking information will be available at a later date!
Eco–Congregation Ireland is an initiative of the Irish Inter Church Meeting, and includes members from the Roman Catholic Church, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian Church, Methodist Church and Religious Society of Friends.
For more information, contact Administrative Officer: Karen Nicholson
+353 (0) 89 974 0744 [ info@ecocongregationireland.com ]
[ www.ecocongregationireland.com ]
Archbishop out and about
With our church buildings beginning to re-open for “In Church Worship”
Archbishop John McDowell has been keen to get out and about
and meet the people of the Diocese of Armagh
He has been able to visit Derryloran in Cookstown, St Mark’s, Armagh
and St Swithin’s, Magherafelt
Some photos and the text of Archbishop John’s sermon preached in Magherafelt can be found here –
[[] http://armagh.anglican.org/News/ArchbishopJohnServices.html ]
Kirk produces new guide to support Bible study and worship in Gaelic
The Church of Scotland has created a new guide for Gaelic speakers and learners which will particularly support worship leaders who want to use the language with confidence.
Described as a guide to biblical and ecclesiastical language, the booklet will also more generally aim to help anyone who wants to engage in Bible study or follow sermons more easily.
It arrives against the backdrop of a study released last month by the University of the Highlands and Islands warning that the Gaelic language will decline unless it is used more in everyday conversation and at home.
The booklet has been compiled by the Kirk’s Gaelic Language Development Officer Dr Duncan Sneddon, and has also been supported by a range of academics and Gaelic speakers.
Speaking about the booklet Dr Sneddon said: “There are a lot of people who speak Gaelic quite well or even fluently, but aren’t confident in their grasp of ‘church Gaelic’.
“‘Church Gaelic’ or ‘Bible Gaelic’ is increasingly distant from the everyday spoken language, for younger people in particular.
“This handbook should help people gain confidence in using their Gaelic in worship and Bible reading.”
You can find the new Gaelic booklet on the Church of Scotland’s website –
[[] https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/guide-to-worship-and-biblical-study-in-gaelic ]
J.G. Devlin – Famous Actor from Northern Ireland
James Gerard Devlin was a Northern Irish actor who made his stage debut in 1931, and had long association with the Ulster Group Theatre. In a career spanning nearly sixty years, he played parts in TV productions such as Z-Cars, Dad’s Army, The New Avengers and Bread. He also guest starred, alongside Leonard Rossiter, in an episode of Steptoe and Son, “The Desperate Hours”.
The writers of Steptoe and Son – Ray Galton and Alan Simpson – have since revealed that Devlin was second choice to play the part of Albert Steptoe in the series, behind Wilfrid Brambell.
He also appeared as Father Dooley, a Catholic priest, in several episodes of Carla Lane’s Bread, his last television appearance.and the Bar owner in Darby O Gill and the Little People. Born 8 October 1907 Belfast. Died 17 October 1991 (aged 84) Belfast
Pointers to prayer
God in creation
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